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FDA Bans Rule Dye 3 in c/[email protected]

[–] egrets 6 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, although sweet-and-sour sauce in the US typically has E129 (Red Dye No 40) rather than E127 (Red Dye No 3), which the FDA are banning. There is a whole bunch of anecdotal correlation drawn between E129 and behavior, though, so it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see it reviewed in the future.

POV: Bro asks you on game in c/[email protected]

[–] egrets 6 points 3 weeks ago

I had same the problem - it took took me three attempts to tries reverse determine of the and then.

I love my smart TV (From Mastodon) - Repost in c/[email protected]

[–] egrets 3 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

How does the TV behave? Does it complain about not being able to update or connect, take a long time to do things, display default factory promoted content, or otherwise act hostile to you as the user?

I love my smart TV (From Mastodon) - Repost in c/[email protected]

[–] egrets 16 points 3 weeks ago (9 children)

My TV is ten years old and "smart" only in the dumbest sense. How well do modern smart TVs operate when airgapped and only using an external device for files and streaming services? Is it still painful?

I realize the question is quite general!

More moral than God in c/aiop

[–] egrets 2 points 3 weeks ago

This reminds me that I still haven't watched God on Trial, a 2008 film about Jews in a Nazi death camp discussing whether a just god would let it happen. Saw a clip from it a while ago, and the dialogue was impeccable.

panic_alarm.sfx in c/[email protected]

[–] egrets 9 points 3 weeks ago

Please don't out your grandma to your friends if she doesn't want you to.

Maman (sculpture) - Louise Bourgeois (1999) in c/[email protected]

[–] egrets 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Love it! Flashbacks to Enemy (2013) and the Gonarch from Half-Life.

What are you brewing? in c/[email protected]

[–] egrets 6 points 3 weeks ago (7 children)

I did a lazy ginger beer over Christmas, but I wanted it vegan and it didn't clear in time through an extended cold crash. I put it in a plastic keg with CO2 shortly after Christmas, but I was worried about the haziness so I didn't share it for New Years either.

I used quite a lot of sugar and it fermented dry, but I didn't bother checking the OG, so I have no idea how strong it is (though I'd guess it's 6% or so).

End result: while most people I know are attempting Dry January, I'm drinking a lot of ginger beer.

"The role of smartphones in contemporary life feels increasingly stupid" in c/progressivepolitics

[–] egrets 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That's fair, although I don't feel it's changed much for iPhone, past the first few models where the hardware improvements were most dramatic. 2011's iPhone 4S had five years of major updates supported. The 5S (2013) had six. The iPhone X (2017) is probably on its last major version at seven years. That's a slow improvement, which still deserves recognition I suppose.

"The role of smartphones in contemporary life feels increasingly stupid" in c/progressivepolitics

[–] egrets 16 points 3 weeks ago (10 children)

I think the general criticism that new models fail to break ground like they used to, but have barely slowed down their release schedule or extended their support, is also a valid one.

But the author barely touches on that before getting distracted by "phones are too big," which they then come back to a further three times in unrelated paragraphs.

"It seems likely Elon Musk has lost over half of the UK twitter daily audience by now" in c/[email protected]

[–] egrets 36 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (3 children)

Pub buildings built on the cheap or converted (i.e. single storey, flat roof) are almost always a reliable predictor for terrible beer, aggressive clientele, and a regular light dusting of snow on the bathroom sinks.

I think the meme started with the satirical Viz magazine.

You might want to see this in c/comicstrips

[–] egrets 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

The ' is for a'.

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Dressed to impress: Imperial Dragonscale helmet concept, by Vitaly Muzyka (lemmy.world)

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You’ll feel safe and secure in this rare Dragonscale helmet. After all, it’s virtually impossible to stove a Dovah dome, huh?

See more details on Vitaly’s ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/xDN9rr

Description: Various views of an intricately-worked helmet, reminiscent of a Late Roman ridge helmet or a late Medieval lobster-tailed pot helmet. It has angular cheekpieces and a prominent ridge styled like the head and neck of a dragon. Imperial diamond patterns adorn the brow, and the neck guard is a sheet of brown-gold dragonscale.

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A hive of crumbs and insobriety: Fort Buckmoth interior, by Nirvana. (lemmy.world)

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Alt: A screenshot showing the interior of a stone-built fort, with paintings on the walls, rugs on the stone floor, and a table laden with the remnants of a meal.

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Wait, where am I going again? Telvanni Canton Waistworks by UCM (lemmy.world)

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Vivec is one of the most memorable cities in Morrowind’s vibrant world, for better or for worse. Many a player has spent hours searching Vivec’s cantons during missions, only to get lost in their confusingly similar passageways. For that reason, Skywind’s team has given each space its own unique, lived-in feel. In the case of the Telvanni, their canton features the Great House’s characteristic mushroom decor and blue lighting.

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We have you in our discerning eye… we see you, waking and sleeping: Sixth House hideout, by DaddySmurf2 (lemmy.world)

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In Skywind’s main questline, you’ll spend a lot of time hanging around in the Sixth House’s terrifying underground lairs. As such, Skywind’s talented team has worked tirelessly to bring these iconic locations to life. We just hope that they’re sufficiently creepy for you!

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All of these flavors, and you chose to basalt-y. Azura's Coast level design, by Dominik Włodarczyk (lemmy.world)

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Where the ashen foyadas of Molag Amur and the rolling hills of the Grazelands meet the sea, the stunning landscape of Azura's Coast is lined with rocky shores, grand basalt columns, and a host of volcanic islands. But this region is far from a day at the beach: from Tel Mora in the north to Tel Branora in the south, those who travel along these eastern shores will see the twisted and towering emperor parasols in which the enigmatic Telvanni wizards build their strongholds. And nestled between the region's rocky crevices are cave systems and ancient Velothi towers where outlaws, necromancers, and a host of otherworldly creatures lie in wait.

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THE WHEEL TURNS! Here's Skywind's latest update video, live from Creation Mod Con 2023 (youtu.be)

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THE WHEEL TURNS!

Here's Skywind's latest update video, live from Creation Mod Con 2023 https://youtu.be/mIgYmIQXyvE

We've also included our livestream after-party, where we hung out and showed some of what Fate didn't select on the day.

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1 hour until the Skywind slot at Creation Mod Con. THE WHEEL TURNS. (youtu.be)

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Reduce, re-use, dreugh-hide shell: Dreugh buckler model, by Mykola Pavlovets (lemmy.world)

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If you’re lucky enough to survive an encounter with a Dreugh and aren’t led by your moral compass, why not put the carcass to good use? This parrying buckler was designed by DalSifoDyas and modeled and textured by Mykola Pavlovets. It’s what the creepy squid-man would have wanted. Probably.

Check out more details on Mykola’s ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/OmWVKb

Don’t forget we’ll be appearing LIVE this Saturday, 19th August 17:25 UTC, as part of @‌CreationModCon over on https://www.youtube.com/@CreationModCon

Join us as the Wheel turns upon Skywind…

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Creation Mod Con is back next week! Skywind’s showcase is scheduled for Saturday, August 19th 17:25 UTC - and even we can’t guess what we'll show you... (lemmy.world)

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Creation Mod Con is back! We are excited to once again be participating in Creation Mod Con in a week's time! The 2023 roster is bigger and better than the last with the additions of even more modding projects. Check the schedule below, and be sure to catch updates from your favorite projects by tuning in live on YouTube right here: https://www.youtube.com/@CreationModCon

But believe us, you won’t want to miss any of it - some really fun and exciting updates will be showcased all around. Skywind’s showcase is scheduled for Saturday, August 19th @ 17:25 UTC.

What will our showcase include? Well, that is a surprise even we can’t guess! Be sure to tune in.

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QuickLook in 1.0.1β is great! Some suggestions... (self.mlemapp)

submitted 2 years ago by egrets to c/[email protected]

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Consider allowing the user to sloppy swipe away from QuickLook, rather than reaching for the button in the top-right.
For posts with links to somewhere other than the image, consider following through to the link (e.g. news article) rather than loading the image.
When the user has clicked into the post/comments page, consider enabling QuickLook from tapping the image in the post.

Thanks for continuing to work on such a solid Lemmy client! You guys rock 💙

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Our team regularly streams in-progress work on Twitch. Watch as we build Caldera, take a tour of Vivec City, or watch our artists summon Daedra before your eyes. (www.twitch.tv)

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See you later, alligator 👋 Daedroth model by Jon Foster (lemmy.world)

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With their powerful bite and swinging claws, Daedroths are fearsome servants of the Daedric Prince Molag Bal. As one of the “Bad Daedra” in the Dunmeri House of Troubles, Molag Bal is considered a cruel and dangerous force by the people of Morrowind. In Skywind, you’ll encounter several of these creatures as they carry out his bidding and tell them “after a while, crocodile!” by bashing in their beautifully modeled heads with an enchanted battleaxe.

To see more details of Jon’s incredible work on this model, check out his ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/qeNxaD

Some of you may remember that we already had a Daedroth model that deviated more substantially from the Morrowind design. We certainly won’t waste it; we’ve got plans to use the existing model elsewhere in a more unique way.